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CLUB WORLD CUP 2025: TOP TEAMS MISS OUT AS MANCHESTER CITY AND CHELSEA REPRESENT ENGLAND
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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will feature 32 teams competing in 63 fixtures, but some top teams will be absent. Notably, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Liverpool have missed out on the tournament. England will be represented by Manchester City and Chelsea, who qualified due to their Champions League wins in 2023 and 2021, respectively. The qualifying criteria for the tournament are based on Champions League success over a four-year period, with Europe’s top 12 teams qualifying via UEFA rankings. Other European qualifiers include Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Porto, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Benfica, and Red Bull Salzburg. The tournament will feature teams from six continental confederations, with the top two teams from each national association allowed to participate. Manchester City, the defending champion, and Chelsea will join other top teams from around the world to compete for the coveted title. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place from June 14 to July 13, with the final match scheduled for July 13. The tournament promises to be an exciting event, with many top teams vying for the championship.